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Successful Yorkton Foster Families Drive Expands to Swift Current

08-Nov-2016 - Swift Current, SK

The Saskatchewan Foster Families Association and the Ministry of Social Services are expanding the successful community drive that encourages interested individuals and families to become foster homes for vulnerable children to Swift Current and surrounding areas.

The drive, which was launched in Yorkton in September, includes billboards, advertising, direct mail and outreach to human service organizations, such
as places of worship and community organizations.

“So far, 26 people have expressed interest in becoming foster parents from Yorkton and area since the launch of the campaign,” Social Services Minister
Tina Beaudry-Mellor said. “The community has really stepped up and now we’re very much hoping to replicate that success in Swift Current. If a
child has to come into care because it’s not safe in their family home, it’s so important that we have family-based care options in their home
community.”

The Saskatchewan Foster Families Association is the community-based organization that provides support for prospective and approved foster parents
across Saskatchewan. They also jointly deliver training with the Ministry of Social Services through an internationally recognized, comprehensive
program called the PRIDE model, which is used to provide ongoing support to foster families in providing a home environment that is safe, caring
and respectful. The organization also employs approximately 160 people across the province to offer training and in-home supports for foster families.

“We hear from people who are interested in fostering that they’re worried they may be too caring to take on that role but that’s exactly the kind of
person we need,” Saskatchewan Foster Families Association Executive Director Deb Davies said. “Many different types of individuals and families
could potentially be a good fit and we have one of the best training programs in the world to prepare people to take on the role of foster parent.
I can’t promise becoming a foster parent is easy, but I know from experience it’s one of the most rewarding and meaningful things you can do.”

The Government of Saskatchewan is also developing new approaches to better support vulnerable families to return children home safely and identifying
extended family members who are able to act as alternate care providers. Foster families remain the most important resource for families in crisis,
and work is being done to better retain existing families while recruiting new ones.

For more information and to learn more about foster families in Saskatchewan or what is required to become a foster parent, please call the Saskatchewan
Foster Families Association at 1-800-667-7002 or visit their website at www.sffa.sk.ca.

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As a result of Canada Post's rotating strikes, delays in receiving reimbursement or maintenance payments may occur. The Ministry of Social Services encourages all recipients to enroll in direct deposit to avoid these delays.

1-Nov-2018 - Saskatoon SK

The Saskatchewan Foster Families Association (SFFA) is launching a public awareness campaign in Yorkton and surrounding areas to encourage individuals and families to consider fostering vulnerable infants and young children.

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Jayne Schooler, author of Wounded Children, Healing Homes, will appear in Saskatoon on June 14th and 15th to present a training session entitled "Becoming a Trauma-Competent Caregiver", part of the Saskatchewan Foster Families Association 2018 Conference.

12-Feb-2018 - Saskatoon SK

Youth Speak Out is an exciting opportunity for youth (between the ages of 14-26) to be involved in a conversation on the importance of permanency for children/youth in care and having their voices be heard in seeking systemic changes in the child welfare system.

10-Oct-2017 - Regina SK

The Saskatchewan Foster Families Association (SFFA) is launching a public awareness campaign in Regina to encourage interested individuals and families to consider fostering vulnerable infants and sibling groups so they can stay together

01-Nov-2017 - Prince Albert, SK

The Saskatchewan Foster Families Association (SFFA) is launching a public awareness campaign in the Prince Albert-area to encourage interested individuals and families to consider fostering vulnerable infants and sibling groups so they can stay together and in their community.

16-Oct-2017 - Regina SK

The Government of Saskatchewan has proclaimed October 15 to 21 as Foster Families Week, and is urging everyone across the province to take a moment this week to learn more about the foster parent program.

20-Sep-2017 - Saskatoon SK

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19-Jul-2017 - Diefenbaker Canada Centre

The Diefenbaker Canada Centre is pleased to invite Saskatchewan Foster Families to take part in our new summer community outreach initiative: History Travels 2017. Single families or groups of families may be interested in our offered programs.

11-Jan-2017 - Saskatoon SK

11-Jan-2017 - Saskatoon SK

The SFFA today launched their Tell Two Friends campaign, a referral program aimed at continuing their recruitment drive to encourage interested individuals and families to become foster homes for vulnerable children.

16-Nov-2016 - Regina SK

8-Nov-2016 - Swift Current, SK

The Saskatchewan Foster Families Association and the Ministry of Social Services are expanding the successful community drive that encourages interested individuals and families to become foster homes for vulnerable children to Swift Current and surrounding areas.

13-Sep-2016 - Yorkton SK

Today the SFFA and Saskatchewan Ministry of Social Services kicked off a community drive in Yorkton and area to encourage people to learn more about becoming foster families to vulnerable infants and children in need.

01-Sep-2016

01-Jul-2016

One of the most important steps in reviewing The Child and Family Services Act and The Adoption Act, 1998 is to seek advice from people who care about the well-being of Saskatchewan children and families.

Contact SFFA

1-888-276-2880

Saskatchewan Foster Families Association exists to support and encourage foster families through education and advocacy, helping create healthy homes,
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